GENERAL CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
Whatever the student's goal in the world of business, the general concentration allows
the student to tailor the MBA program to his or her individual needs.
Students may choose any four 3-unit courses from the GGU graduate catalog to build
a custom course of study. With an array of electives to choose from, students can
pick those courses that provide the set of knowledge and skills that they will need
in their careers. Students may select courses from accounting, economics, finance,
information technology management, international business, management, marketing,
operations and supply chain management, project management, public administration,
psychology or taxation.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
Four 300- or 400-level courses with the following prefixes:
ACCTG, ECON, EMPA, FI, HSM, ITM, MGT, MKT, OP, PR, PSYCH or TA.
ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A computative-focused graduate concentration designed to train MBA students for an
accounting specialty.
The concentration in accounting is recommended for MBA students with a background
in accounting, or students who have a strong interest in the field. Whether students'
career goals lie in the public sector, private industry, or not-for-profit organizations,
they learn how to apply the theory and practice of contemporary accounting to a variety
of management positions. They get abundant hands-on practice, a strong foundation
in the latest technology used in the field, and the accounting and management tools
needed to be a leader in their chosen organization.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- ACCTG 301
- Introduction to Accounting Standards
- ACCTG 301A
- Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCTG 301B
- Intermediate Accounting II
Any other 300-level course with the ACCTG prefix, which may NOT include ACCTG 398.
ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
This practice-based concentration educates students in an understanding of contemporary
leadership and management theories with special emphasis on application and skill
development. Students who take this concentration will be well prepared to manage,
lead, and produce results in today’s complex, global business environment.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 9 UNITS
- LEAD 304
- Leading Complex Change
- LEAD 305
- Adaptive Decision Making
- MGT 348
- Negotiating in Business
ELECTIVE COURSE -- 3 UNITS
One of the following:
- MGT 301
- Entrepreneurship
- MGT 304
- International Business Strategy
- MGT 312
- Business Planning for Entrepreneurs
- MGT 320
- Management Leadership: Theory and Practice
- MGT 324
- Organizational Behavior & Process
- MGT 353
- Organizational Development
- MGT 396CR
- Conflict Resolution
- MGT 398
- Internship: Management
BUSINESS ANALYTICS CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A targeted graduate concentration designed for MBA students to work within the business
analytics field.
Business analytics has exploded in the last few years, offering many new opportunities
for managers who understand business operations and are able to evaluate massive amounts
of data. The Business Analytics Concentration is designed for the MBA student who
must be able to apply data analytics tools and techniques to both structured and unstructured
data, extracting information that the organization can use for strategic decision-making.
Students taking this concentration will be introduced to specialized analytics tools
and technologies.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- MSBA 300
- Foundations of Business Analytics (Take This First)
Plus three of the following:
- MSBA 301
- Performance Management & Metrics
- MSBA 304
- Database Theory & Data Tools
- MSBA 305
- Business Intelligence & Decision Support
- MSBA 320
- Tools for Business Analytics
- MSBA 324
- Web & Social Analytics
- MSBA 328
- Visualization & Communication Through Storytelling
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
For ambition persons who want to start and grow their own business, and / or manage
innovation within a larger enterprise.
This concentration offers the opportunity to learn how to design, finance, and manage
a new venture. Real-world practical skills combined with the most current theory provides
a solid foundation. All students in this program will construct a business plan for
their venture, and will also have the flexibility to choose additional courses to
support their particular interests.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 6 UNITS
- MGT 301
- Entrepreneurship & New Business Development
- MGT 312
- Business Planning for Entrepreneurs
ELECTIVE COURSES -- 6 UNITS
Two of the following:
- FI 318
- Venture Capital & Start-Up Financing
- MGT 304
- International Business Strategy
- MGT 348
- Negotiating in Business
- MKT 335
- New-Product Decisions
- OP 303
- Managing Innovation & Technology
- OR
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- Any 300 or above level course with permission of the Management Department Chair.
FINANCE CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
An analytical graduate concentration designed to prepare MBA students for a finance
specialty.
Whatever goal students have in the world of business, from corporate management to
consulting and entrepreneurship, the study of finance gives them the grounding in
decision-making techniques that will help ensure the financial health of their enterprise
in the competitive global market. Students learn capital budgeting, capital structure,
investment management, and short-term capital management. Our unique method; combining
a theoretical knowledge of finance with extensive hands-on learning, using real-life
case studies and our state-of-the-art computer labs, gives students the abilities
to be an effective and competent manager in any organization.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- FI 300
- Corporate Finance
Three 300- or 400-level courses (9 units) with the FI or ECON prefix, which may include:
- FI 497
- Corporate Finance
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A powerful graduate concentration designed to prepare MBA students for a career in
supply chain management
Global supply chain management (GSCM) is a group of business processes involved in
providing goods and services to customers including worldwide management of purchasing,
production, logistics, inventory, order, technology, and international trade operations.
The GSCM concentration provides students with the theories and practices to be successful
in this area of modern business that is now critical for a competitive advantage.
Students take two core and two elective courses that cover the key strategic, design,
tactical, and execution management knowledge for advanced competency. The elective
courses allow students to tailor their education in the most important areas of GSCM.
This program uses real-world application, key decision analytics, expert content,
cases, and projects to prepare students to become change agents for GSCM evolution
in their organizations. In addition to professional knowledge, each student will also
have the opportunity to create a career plan to accomplish their goals with the support
of academic, industry, and alumni advisors to create a regime of continuous learning
and networking beyond the degree.
CORE COURSES -- 6 UNITS
- OP 321
- Supply Chain Planning & Control
- OP 329
- Global Supply Chain Management Applications & Analytics
(to be taken as last concentration course)
ELECTIVES -- 6 UNITS
Two of the following:
- OP 301
- Sustainable Supply Chain Operations
- OP 302
- Quality Management & Process Improvement
- OP 303
- Managing Innovation & Technology
- OP 305
- Supply Chain Management Technology & Information Systems
- OP 320
- Strategic Sourcing
- OP 323
- Supply Chain Logistics Management
- OP 398
- Internship: Supply Chain Management
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
In the competitive global marketplace, effective management of human resources is
necessary for success. Students learn to understand the human resource issues brought
about by technology and the international business environment, and how to apply their
knowledge as a human-resources professional in organizations. Students will choose
among courses to learn how to hire, train, develop, retain, compensate and ethically
manage a workforce.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
Four of the following:
- HRM 301
- Work and Workforce Trends
- HRM 302
- Acquiring and Retaining Human Resources
- HRM 303
- HR as a Legal Partner
- HRM 304
- HR Data and Performance Metrics
- HRM 305
- Total Compensation
- HRM 306
- Learning and Development
- HRM 307
- International HRM
- HRM 308
- Ethics in Managing People at Work
- HRM 398
- Internship: Human Resources Management
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A focused graduate concentration designed to prepare MBA students to work with or
within the IT field.
The concentration in information technology introduces students to the capabilities
made possible by IT, as well as the challenges associated with being an IT manager.
Students learn about selecting and planning IT initiatives, applying data analytics
to business problems, and addressing issues of security and privacy within the business
environment. Upon completion, students will also understand how to align IT with business
needs and how IT enables business value.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- ITM 300
- Managing Information Technology in the Business Enterprise
- ITM 323
- Security, Privacy & Compliance
- ITM 324
- Data Analytics for Business
- ITM 344
- Project Governance: Portfolio & Program Management
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A global graduate concentration designed to train MBA students for a career in an
international setting.
The globalization of the marketplace has increased the demand for internationally
oriented managers. This concentration prepares students for a managerial career in
an international setting. It is designed to respond to the changing demands for managers
who are in tune with the international economy through the advanced electives in international
marketing, international finance, or international operations management. Students
gain a high degree of competence and confidence in understanding the context of international
business.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
Four of the following*:
- ECON 340
- International Trade & Finance
- FI 343
- International Corporate Finance
- MGT 305
- Managing People in International Settings
- MGT 306
- Legal Aspects of International Business Transactions
- MKT 343
- International Marketing
- OP 329
- Global Supply Chain Management
*Other 300-level courses related to international business
MARKETING CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A fundamental graduate concentration designed to prepare MBA students for success
in the rapidly changing marketing field.
Often considered the central discipline of business, the challenges and practices
of marketing are evolving along with the changes in the contemporary business environment.
This concentration prepares students to manage the marketing function inside private
or public sector business organizations. General management and marketing techniques,
such as market research and market planning, are covered along with the current trends
and techniques in the field like digital marketing, social media, and the increasing
mobile marketing trends.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
Four of the following:
Any 300-level course with the MKT prefix, which may include:
- MKT 320
- Contemporary Public Relations
- MKT 398
- Internship: Marketing
Multiple Concentrations
Two or more concentrations may be taken in the MBA program. In addition to the course
requirements for the concentrations, students must also complete the coursework for
all the foundation and the advanced programs. All of the coursework for multiple concentrations
must be completed prior to graduation; students may not request any additional concentrations
after they have received their MBA. The diploma will list all of the concentrations
that the student successfully completed by the date of graduation.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A structured graduate concentration designed to groom MBA students for careers in
project management
Golden Gate University is a PMI® member.
The concentration in Project Management gives students grounding in multiple skills
including budgeting, conflict resolution, communication, project scope, developing
and using resources, leadership, and team building. Students gain knowledge from faculty
who are certificated by PMI®. The content of courses is integrated with the Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®, Guide) - Fifth Edition,
Project Management Institute, Inc. 2013. As students progress through their courses, they are preparing themselves for the
Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. The PM concentration provides an opportunity for those who wish
to build on their MBA degree work by obtaining project management skills. The certificate
is for those who may be working and intend to apply project management skills in their
present and future professional endeavors.
PMP is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- PM 340
- Project Management
- PM 342
- Agile Management for Project Managers
- PM 343
- Project Planning & Control
- PM 345
- Project Administration, Leadership & Team Dynamics
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A progressive graduate concentration designed to prepare MBA students to navigate
the bureaucracy of the public sector.
Outsourcing of public sector services to business and non-profit organizations has
increased the need for private sector managers who understand how the government bureaucracy
works. This concentration provides students with the necessary skills and Knowledge
to be successful at public management, applying what they learned to approach the
public sector with the mindset of a private sector manager. Students will learn to
manage finances in a not-for-profit company, labor practices in the public sector,
and running a business amid all the legal red tape that can come along with public
administration.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- EMPA 300
- Theory, Ethics, & Practice in Public Service
Two of the following:
- EMPA 302
- Public Policy Analysis & Program Evaluation
- EMPA 304
- Public Enterprise Management & Public Sector Business Relations
- EMPA 305
- Public Budgeting & Financial Management
- EMPA 306
- Public Service & the Law
- EMPA 307
- Public Personnel Management
